Living in Singkawang
Singkawang is a city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to 253,812 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 10%, #38 of 381), low-income families (top 17%, #62 of 381), single parents (top 18%, #67 of 381).
Residents253,812
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport127 km (Supadio International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km355,800 people
Sea coast2 km
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line570.3 km
Distance to Jakarta823 km
Within 10 km253,812 people
LandscapeBorneo, Greater Sunda Islands
Winter daylight12 h 04 min, sunset 11:45
See Singkawang on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Singkawang
- The landscape belongs to Borneo.
- The South China Sea is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 04 min and sets around 11:45; in late June it sets around 12:51.
How Singkawang ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Indonesia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Indonesia | In West Kalimantan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #82 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #128 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #62 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #67 of 381 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #38 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #125 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #218 of 440 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #115 of 338 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #107 of 332 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #119 of 324 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #151 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #115 of 333 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #89 of 320 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #134 of 187 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #105 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #148 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #91 of 324 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #161 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #86 of 381 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #319 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #206 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #310 of 440 | #7 of 8 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #71 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #123 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #229 of 440 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #103 of 332 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #194 of 440 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #153 of 338 | #2 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sungai Raya 25 km
- Pemangkat 29 km
- Bengkayang 51 km
- Kota Sambas 61 km
- Pontianak 111 km
- Sintang 295 km
- Manggar 429 km
- Tanjung Pandan 432 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.